Jobs threatened as Adelie drops Kilmarnock
ADELIE Foods — the firm behind Urban Eat sandwiches — has announced it plans to shut down its Kilmarnock factory, shifting production to sites...
Bestway launches van sales operation
BESTWAY Wholesale is starting up a new van sales operation
Facing up to customer contact – by the book
Costcutter has been piloting social media and now it’s ready to roll
FOLLOWING what it says has been a successful pilot scheme Costcutter is rolling...
Tennent’s glass act ideal for rugby fans
The latest Tennent's look and giveaway is ideal for armchair rugby fans who are following Scotland's fortunes as the team heads to the World Cup.
Shop report finds drop in staffing
SCOTLAND’S convenience store sector has maintained the same retail footprint throughout the pandemic, although it has shed jobs according to the SGF’s annual Local Shop Report.
Stoats takes pride in local roots
Heritage and provenance sit at the heart of the Stoats porridge oats brand as the firm has set out why being a proud Scottish business sets it apart from its rivals.
March sales fall back
Food fails to build on February promise and drops 2%
SCOTLAND’S food stores saw sales drop by 2% in March compared to the same period...
Tunnock’s growth vision is un-wafer-ing
The Tunnock family have heavily invested in both the confectioner's staff and factory to help meet global demand, as Scottish Grocer discovered on a tour of the production plant.
Swinney must support the retail sector
John Swinney, new First Minister of Scotland, has been urged to support the country's retail sector following yet another dip in the total footfall figures.
Nescafé teams up with Nestlé chocolate brands
Nestlé has brought its Nescafé coffee brand together with two of its popular chocolate brands to produce new chocolate mocha coffee variants.
UK Gov plans energy drink ban for under-16s
AGE restrictions on energy drinks sales have moved a step closer to reality, with the UK Government confirming plans to introduce a ban south...
The Irn-Bru Snowman is back
The new ad brings Scottish consumers the next chapter in a tale of festive flight and increasingly frosty relations
Scottish wholesalers make parliamentary delivery
Politicians have been given an insight into all channels of Scotland’s food and drinks sector during a Scottish Wholesale Association parliamentary reception at Holyrood.
Beer brand flies back
LAGER brand Kestrel, which appeared on shelves and in bars across the UK in the 1980s and 90s relaunched last month with a full...
Digital retail and rising costs lead to job losses
SRC claims public policy and evolving marketplace hurting employment
THE Scottish Retail Consortium has warned that rising costs driven by public policy — and a...
PGNJ Ltd grows its store network
Scottish Grocer Entrepreneur Award winner for 2023, Jay Javed, has opened his 11th store in the Glasgow area – providing shoppers with a modern, sleek Nisa Local.
